17. Idaho
Hourly wage: $30.19
Cost of Living Index: 89.6
Employment: 11,800
No small potatoes here–just normal ones. Compared to North Dakota this state has the almost double number of architects which at 11, 800. An architect in Idaho earns a very small wage during one hour. The hourly wage is $30.19. However, considering Meric living index, this state is acceptable for architects and $11,800 of them choose to work and live in this state.
